Weekends


My weekend happened to be a non traveling weekend.  It was a stay at home weekend which was just what I needed.  I enjoyed very lovely breezy afternoons on the back patio reading my book or knitting on some projects.  Saturday morning was coffee on the patio with my husband just talking about everything and nothing at the same time.

I took a walk with Frodo and the family down the dirt road that is now completely shaded with trees.  All of the lilies are in bloom-a beautiful sight.

Today is filled with loads and loads of laundry.  Moving the sewing machine into my daughter's room so she can craft like crazy AND the mess involved stays in one room (brilliant!).  My guest room can stay tidy for future visitors.  Hear that sis???

Frodo has found a teeny tiny gap in the fence, so my husband is securing the compound.  I have to admit that Frodo is brilliant, he continues to find little crevices.  He definitely sees the glass half full :)  Gotta love that in a dog.


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  1. Ren- Lady Of The ArtsJune 17, 2012 at 3:40 PM

    what gorgeous bursts of color.

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  2. Tracey ~ CloverJune 17, 2012 at 5:31 PM

    Your weekend sounds just lovely Karen and your flowers are so pretty. I hope the rest of your day is just as nice. I've missed you and am glad to be here again.

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  3. AnonymousJune 17, 2012 at 7:39 PM

    oooooh...those lilies are absolutely gorgeous!! such a vivid and happy shade of orange....

    sounds like a brilliantly comfy weekend...

    xo

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  4. Kim June 17, 2012 at 7:49 PM

    Beautiful lilies. Sounds like a perfect weekend...well except the laundry :) Glad you enjoyed it.

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  5. angieJune 17, 2012 at 9:24 PM

    The lillies are gorgeous! Mine aren't open yet, but close. I love the name Frodo for a dog! So fantastic.

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  6. KristenJune 17, 2012 at 10:51 PM

    Glad you had a day to relax before a day filled with all that laundry! Also, great idea about moving the sewing machine :)

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  7. MelissaJune 18, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    You're Lilies are gorgeous! Have fun with that laundry...said with tongue firmly planted in cheek ;)

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  8. EllenJune 18, 2012 at 9:44 AM

    Stay at home weekends are always a blessing! I love those lilies. I've been spotting them around me on neighbor's yarns and along fence lines. I'd love to be able to plant some along our fence - that and some Russian Sage.

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  9. UnknownJune 18, 2012 at 10:14 AM

    Frodo does keep you on your toes with that fence, doesn't he!

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  10. Erin @ Wild WhispersJune 18, 2012 at 10:46 AM

    I love your lilies! Our dog Cooper finds every niche and crack in the "compound" he possibly can. We don't have a fence, but he knows where he should be, and still ignores it. Have a great week!

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  11. The Mahogany WayJune 18, 2012 at 11:04 AM

    Those lilies are beautiful, such a pretty color. Your weekend sounds busy and relaxing at the same time.

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  12. Erin KateJune 18, 2012 at 12:42 PM

    Beautiful flowers! I love lilies.

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  13. AnonymousJune 18, 2012 at 4:02 PM

    Those day lilies are gorgeous!!! Frodo's my kind of guy....glass is half full most of the time around here, too!!! (and for Freddy, his cup runneth over!!!!!)

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  14. Only in Louisiana ~ documenting the adventures we call Life!June 18, 2012 at 6:10 PM

    Your fight with Frodo sounds like our battle between our horses and I in trying to contain them (http://www.onlyinlouisianas.com/2011/07/man-vs-beast.html).....it is never ending! Why are animals so smart? Please share some of your daughter's crafting accomplishments...we would love to see them. If she is half as talented as you they are surely awesome! I need a stay-at-home weekend. The next two will be on-the-go for me so it will be a while. The older I get, the more I just want to be at home!

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  15. TannaJune 18, 2012 at 8:05 PM

    hee hee... I can just imagine Frodo's wheels a turnin' for the next escape route... ;)

    I am longing for a quiet weekend also...

    The most beautiful stitch markers arrived this afternoon! I love them!! Thank you so very much, Karen. blessings ~ tanna

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  16. ShannonJune 18, 2012 at 10:00 PM

    I just love stay t home weekends. Wish I could have them more!

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  17. house full of jaysJune 19, 2012 at 2:09 AM

    Your lilies are beautiful! And your pup brilliant. :)

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  18. AnonymousJune 19, 2012 at 2:50 PM

    Wow, the lilies are amazing. I love stay at home weekends. Sometimes nothing is the best thing you can do.

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  19. RonnieJune 19, 2012 at 7:04 PM

    Your tiger lilies are gorgeous, Karen!!! So vibrant and so rich in colour.
    Frodo sounds like a clever little thing.
    Ronnie xo

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  20. Lady CordeliaJune 20, 2012 at 6:04 PM

    too cute about frodo. gotta stay one step ahead of him! and those flowers are gorgeous.
    XO
    C

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